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How do I handle the situation with FILs new wife?

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My husband and I have two little boys (2 years and 1 year) and a little girl on the way. My FIL (who is my parents' age) just flew halfway accross the world to marry a woman he had never met in person. His new wife is younger than I am, not by much, but younger none-the-less. She already tells people that she has two grandsons and a granddaughter on the way, which burns right through me. But I can't control what she calls my children. However, I do not want my kids calling her grandma. She hasn't earned that right, and for me, I just can't get over the fact that my children's new "grandma" is younger than their mommy. My FIL and her both would like for her to be called grandma. Am I being the insensitive one in this situation? If not, how should I hand this with the family. My husband is on board with me and feels the same as I do. Thanks in advance!

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